General Chemistry as a Second Language » (1st Edition)

David Klein is a lecturer at Johns Hopkins University where he teaches Organic and General Chemistry. He is a dynamic and creative teacher and uses analogy to help students grasp difficult topics. Klein’s unique informal voice and manner of presentation help students truly master key topics in this course. He is also the author of Organic Chemistry as a Second Language; response to this book has been phenomenal.

Get a better grade in General Chemistry

Even though General Chemistry may be challenging at times; with hard work and the right study tools, you can still get the grade you want. With David Klein’s General Chemistry as a Second Language, you’ll be able to better understand fundamental principles of chemistry, solve problems, and focus on what you need to know to succeed.

Here’s how you can get a better grade in General Chemistry:

Understand the basic concepts

General Chemistry as a Second Language focuses on selected topics in General Chemistry to give you a solid foundation. By understanding these principles, you’ll have a coherent framework that will help you better understand your course.

Study more efficiently and effectively

General Chemistry as a Second Language provides time-saving study tips and problem-solving strategies that will help you succeed in the course.

Improve your problem-solving skills

General Chemistry as a Second Language will help you develop the skills you need to solve a variety of problem types––even unfamiliar ones!

Chapter 1. Numbers and Units.

Chapter 2. Counting Atoms and Molecules.

Chapter 3. Balancing Reactions and Stoichiometry.

Chapter 4. The Ideal Gas Law.

Chapter 5. Energy and Enthalpy.

Chapter 6. Orbitals, Bonds, and Counting Electrons.

Chapter 7. Drawing Lewis Structures.

Chapter 8. Molecular Geometry and Hybridization States.

Chapter 9. Exponents and Logarithms.

Appendix.

Answers.

Index.